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Mixed: SCA and CBP ("Sickle Cell Anemia- study in cooperation with CHOP of children with Sickle Cell Anemia" and "Cerebral Palsey series- study of Dr. Album's patients")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of the Growth Center's SCA ("Sickle Cell Anemia- study in cooperation with CHOP of children with Sickle Cell Anemia") and CBP ("Cerebral Palsey series- study of Dr. Album's patients") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by a participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.17
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Container:
Box 425-520
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947- circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
Access to the collection is restricted due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB).

The series is currently stored at the Penn Museum Archives. Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.

This series contains the records of patients who participated in a variety of growth studies, including orthodonic, cleft palate, sickle cell anemia, and cerebral palsy studies. Patients in this series vary in age (infant to elementary school age) and race. Select patients have files for their parents. Records may include administrive papers, photographs, and participants' medical records in a variety of formats (paper, microfilm, and X-rays).
Arrangement:
This series is arranged into twenty-five sub-series, which are largely arranged alphabetically by study. Records may be arranged by alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) number.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Series 2
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
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National Anthropological Archives
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Mixed: Charts, X-rays, and Microfilm

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of patient charts, X-rays, and microfilm. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.7
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Personnel files

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains Growth Center personnel files. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical and/or records.
Arrangement:
There may be no clear arrangement for this series.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.13
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
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O ("University of Penna. Orthodontic Clinic patients")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to the Growth Center's O series ("University of Penna. Orthodontic Clinic patients"). Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical and dental records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.9
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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SSH ("School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to the Growth Center's SSH ("School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.21
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Training manuals and blank forms

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to Growth Center training manuals and blank forms.
Arrangement:
Records may not have a clear arrangement.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.22
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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CP ("CHOP Cleft Palate Clinic")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains papers pertaining to the Growth Center's CP ("CHOP Cleft Palate Clinic") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.2
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Growth Center publications and conference proceedings and SSH ("School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains publications by the Growth Center and papers pertaining to the SSH ("School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older") series. The latter may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Growth Center publications may not have a clear arrangement. SSH series records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.3
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Parent/Patient X-rays

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to participants' X-rays, and those of their parents. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records (and those of their parents).
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames (or by their parents' surnames) or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.11
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Mixed: SH and SSH ("School Series Growth study- Phila. children 8 yrs. and older" and "School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of the Growth Center's SH ("School Series Growth study- Phila. children 8 yrs. and older") and SSH ("School series- growth study of Key schl. children- 5 yrs. and older") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.19
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
Archival Repository:
National Anthropological Archives
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Mixed: X-rays and Dental Films

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of records pertaining to Growth Center X-rays and dental films. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.24
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Mixed: Misc. and Orphaned

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of miscellaneous and orphaned files. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
There is no clear arrangement for this series.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.6
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989

Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Extent:
520 Linear feet (520 boxes)
Culture:
African Americans  Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Patient medical records
Date:
circa 1947 - circa 1989
Summary:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records consist of data collected by the Krogman Growth Center over a 40-year period documenting physical growth and faciodental development in Philadelphia children from approximately 1947-1989. The study observed children throughout their lives, starting at infancy once Philadelphia's participation in the Collaborative Perinatal Project (1959-1974) began. In all, the data collected from these growth studies helped establish healthy growth standards for children, and reflect largest and longest U.S. studies on growth, pregnancy, and childhood. The collection includes a variety of mixed materials and medical records, including: photographs, clinical notes, patient evaluations, family medical histories, newspaper clippings, X-rays, and dental records.
Scope and Contents:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.

The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records contain the data collected for the Philadelphia branch of the National Collaborative Perinatal Program (CPP) (1954-1974) and for a 40-year longitudinal study (1947-1983) by Wilton M. Krogman (and his successor, Solomon H. Katz) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Data was collected in the form of a variety of medical records, including pediatric, dental, and hospital records, all of which contain PII: National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers; birthdays; photographs; clinical notes; family medical histories; pediatric, psychological, and neurological evaluations; X-rays; and death reports (including autopsies and related newspaper clippings).

Please note that the language and terminology used in this collection reflects the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into two series: (1) National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP), Dental Program, 1959-1976; and (2) Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information, circa 1947-circa 1989.
Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development (originally known as the Philadelphia center for Research in child Growth) was founded by anthropologist Wilton M. Krogman in 1947. The Center was located in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Its objective was to establish growth standards for "normal," healthy children, as determined by age, sex, and race. Longitudinal research for this study began in approximately 1947. The study involved approximately 9,000 initial participants (7,200 of which were followed up on), who were observed annually for physical growth, psychological performance, faciodental development with cleft lip and/or palate, facial growth in regards to tooth development, and any existing endocrine disorders and orthopedic concerns.

Additionally, the Center led the Philadelphia portion of the 11-city Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP) (1959-1974), which remains the largest and longest U.S.-based study of pregnancy and childhood ever conducted. In all, the research of the Center compromises the largest longitudinal study ever conducted on growth in the U.S. and the largest in the world on people of African descent, and produced hundreds of publications between 1959 and 2011. Many of the original participants contributed to later phases of the project as adults for decades thereafter, making a significant contribution to the study of aging. The results of Krogman's initial research helped establish physical growth standards for elementary and high school age children.

Chronology: Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development

1947 -- Founded by Wilton M. Krogman (originally named the Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth)

1947-1983 -- Longitudinal Research, Child Growth: Physical Growth, Faciodental Development, Dental Program

1959-1974 -- Longitudinal Research, National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP), Philadelphia

1970 -- Krogman publishes growth study findings through the Society for Research in Child Development

1971 -- Dr. Solomon H. Katz becomes new Center Director

1972 -- Krogman republishes growth study findings in his book Child Growth
Wilton Marion Krogman:
Wilton Marion "Bill" Krogman was born on June 28, 1903 to Lydia Magdalena Wriedt and Wilhelm Claus Krogman in Oak Park, Illinois.

He attended the University of Chicago from 1921-1929, where he majored in anthropology, minored in biology and geo-paleontology, and earned his PhD. His postdoctoral work included several fellowships, teaching positions, and summer archeological "digs" through the Archaeological Survey of Illinois.

As a student, Krogman's work caught the attention of Dr. Milo Hellman, an orthodontist and physical anthropologist. At Hellman's suggestion, Krogman submitted a paper to the Chaim Prize Committee's annual Morris L. Chaim Prize of the First District Dental Society of New York City. Krogman's paper, "Anthropological Aspects of the Human Teeth and Dentition," received first prize and was published in its entirety in the Journal of Dental Research in 1927, for which Hellman was on the editorial board. Krogman received additional attention as a student from Dr. Thomas Wingate Todd, an anatomist, physical anthropologist, and director of the Department of Anthropology for Western Reserve University in Ohio. As such, Todd arranged a fellowship for Krogman from 1928-1929.

After receiving his PhD in 1929, Krogman participated as a National Reserve fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons in London from 1930-1931. Afterwards, he returned to Western Reserve University, where he joined the faculty as an associate professor of anatomy and physical anthropology. During this time, Krogman worked under Todd as a researcher for the Brush Foundation and the Bolton Fund, which focused on physical and psychological development in children, and on faciodental growth in children, respectively. It is during this time that Krogman also began his studies in craniology.

In 1938, Krogman returned to Chicago to join the faculty of the University of Chicago as an associate professor of anatomy and physical anthropology.

In 1947, Krogman moved to Pennsylvania to join the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania as a professor of physical anthropology for the Graduate School of Medicine and for the School of Dental Medicine. While teaching, he also served as a curator at the university's museum and was on staff at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Here, he founded the Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth—which would later be renamed the Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development. The Center carried out a 40-year longitudinal study that documented physical growth and faciodental development in children across age, sex, and race. Additionally, it participated in the Philadelphia portion of the National Collaborative Perinatal Project (1959-1974). (See "Biographical/Historical: Wilton Marion Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development," and collection series/sub-series descriptions for more information on the Center's research.)

While carrying out his child growth studies, Krogman's research contributed greatly to many interests in the field of anthropology, including: osteology, racial studies, genetics, medical anthropology, paleoanthropology, constitutional anthropology, and human engineering. Furthermore, together with Dr. Todd of Western Reserve University, he pioneered the study of forensic anthropology. His 1962 book, The Human Skeleton in Forensic Medicine, which has served as a definitive text for medical and police professionals alike.

In 1970, Krogman published the findings of his growth study through the Society for Research in Child Development.

In 1971, Krogman retired from the University of Pennsylvania becoming emeritus staff. That same year, Krogman became the director of research at the H. K. Cooper Clinic, where he continued to research and publish about oral and facial development and growth until retiring in 1983 due to health concerns.

Over the course of his career, Krogman earned a number of awards and honors, and held prestigious positions, including, but not limited to: chair for Section H of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1948-1949), president of the Central Section of the American Anthropological Association (1937-1938), president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (1942-1949), chair of the Department of Physical Anthropology in the Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (1947-1951), the Viking Fund Medal in Physical Anthropology (1950), chair of the Committee on Research in Physical Anthropology of the National Research Council (1955-1971), the Drexel Institute Award (1958), president of the Society for Research in Child Development (1959-1961), president of the International Society of Cranio-Facial Biology (1962-1963), and election to the National Academy of Sciences (1966).

Wilton M. Krogman died on November 4, 1987 at age 84.

Chronology: Wilton Marion Krogman

1903 June 28 -- Born in Oak Park, Illinois

1921-1929 -- Student, University of Chicago

1928-1929 -- Research Fellow, Western Reserve University

1929 -- Ph.D., University of Chicago (Anthropology)

1930-1931 -- National Reserve Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, London

1931-1938 -- Faculty, Western Reserve University Researcher, Western Reserve University (Brush Foundation) Researcher, Western Reserve University (Bolton Fund)

1933-1945 -- Secretary, Section H (Anthropology), American Association for the Advancement of Science

1937–1939 -- President, Central Section, American Anthropological Association

1938-1947 -- Faculty, University of Chicago

1944-1949 -- President, American Association of Physical Anthropologists

1947-1971 -- Faculty, University of Pennsylvania

1947 -- Founder, Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth (renamed W. M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development)

1947-? -- Curator, Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania

1947-1951 -- Chair, Committee on Research in Physical Anthropology, National Research Council

1947-1971 -- Staff, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researcher, Philadelphia Center for Research in Child Growth (renamed W. M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development)

1948-1949 -- Chair, Section H (Anthropology), American Association for the Advancement of Science

1949-1950, 1957-59 -- Member, Board of Governors, Society for Research in Child Development

1950 -- Recipient, Viking Fund Medal in Physical Anthropology

1955-1971 -- Chair, Department of Physical Anthropology, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

1955 -- LL.D., Honorary Degree, Baylor University

1958 -- Recipient, Drexel Institute Award

1959-1961 -- President, Society for Research in Child Development

1962-1963 -- President, International Society of Cranio-Facial Biology

1966 -- Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

1967 -- Recipient, Callahan Award and Medal, Ohio State Dental Association

1969 -- Recipient, Ketcham Award, American Association of Orthodontists

1969 -- D.Sc., Honorary Degree, University of Michigan

1971 -- Krogman retires

1971-1983 -- Faculty, University of Pennsylvania (Professor Emeritus) Director of Research, H. K. Cooper (cleft palate) Clinic, Lancaster

1973 -- Honorary Senior President, Third Inernational Orthodontic Congress, London

1979 -- D.Sc., Honorary Degree, University of Pennsylvania

1982 -- Recipient, Annual Award, American Association of Orthodontists

1983 -- Recipient, Honors Award, American Cleft Palate Association

1987 November 4 -- Died in Lititz, Pennsylvania
Provenance:
The Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records were donated to the National Anthropological Archives by Solomon Katz in 2017.
Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Rights:
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Topic:
Anthropology, physical  Search this
Anthropology, physical -- Anthropologists  Search this
Babies  Search this
Forensic anthropology  Search this
Infants  Search this
Physical anthropologists  Search this
Physical anthropology  Search this
Physical anthropology -- dental anthropology  Search this
Physical anthropology -- growth studies  Search this
Genre/Form:
Patient medical records
Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20
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Mixed: Patient cards pertaining to most series

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains a mix of files from various Growth Center patient series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.12
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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X-rays in binders

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to Growth Center X-rays. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.25
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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HC ("Negro series- growth study of children at St. Charles Brorromeo school")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to the HC ("Negro series- growth study of children at St. Charles Brorromeo school") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.4
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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ead_component:sova-naa-2017-20-ref6

LogEtronic X-rays (mostly O series, or "University of Penna. Orthodontic Clinic patients")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains LogEtronic X-rays, mostly pertaining to the O series ("University of Penna. Orthodontic Clinic patients"). Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical and dental records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.5
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
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SH ("School Series Growth study- Phila. children 8 yrs. and older")

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
bulk circa 1947 - circa 1989
Scope and Contents:
This sub-series contains records pertaining to the Growth Center's SH ("School Series Growth study- Phila. children 8 yrs. and older") series. Records may contain administrative papers, photographs, and participants' medical records.
Arrangement:
Records may be arranged alphabetically by a participants' surnames or numerically by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Subseries 2.18
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Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, 1947-1989 / Series 2: Child Growth and Development: Patient Files Information
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National Anthropological Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-naa-2017-20-ref20

National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP), Dental Program

Collection Creator:
Krogman, Wilton Marion, 1903-1987  Search this
Collection Production place:
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  Search this
Collection Repository:
University of Pennsylvania  Search this
Extent:
434 Linear feet
Container:
Box 1-424
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1959-1976
Scope and Contents:
Access to the collection is restricted due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The collection is currently stored at the Penn Museum Archives. Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.

This series contains papers from Philadelphia's participation in the National Collaborative Perinatal Project (CPP) and dental records. The CPP spanned across 11 cities (Boston, MA; Buffalo, NY; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Philadelphia, PA; Providence, Rhode Island; Memphis, Tennessee), and is the largest and longest U.S.-based study of pregnancy and childhood. The series also contains dental program records, as part of the Center's faciodental studies.

These records contain: photographs; administrative reports; neurological, pediatric, and psychological examinations; patient and family medical histories; vision, arithmetic, and speech, language, and hearing examinations; IQ tests; mental and motor development examinations; releases of information and authorization reports; dental records; and fetal or infant death reports (including autopsies).
Arrangement:
Boxes 1-417 and the first half of Box 418 are arranged sequentially by participants' National Infant Mortality Surveillance (NIMS) numbers.

The first half of Box 418 and Box 419 are arranged by NIMS number and are part of the CPP series but were catalogued separately by the Center due to cases of infant deaths and drop-outs. (It should be noted that many boxes preceding Box 417 also include folders noted for infant deaths and participant drop-outs.)

The second half of Box 419 and the first half of Box 420 are arranged by NIMS number but were catalogued separately by the Center due to occurrence of infant deaths, drop-outs, and participation in a dental program.

The second half of Box 420, Boxes 421, and the first half of Box 422 include files for participants involved in a dental program. There is no clear arrangement of these files.

The second half of Box 422 and Boxes 423-424 have been noted as part of the "Blumenthal Vial" series by the Center; these files match those of Boxes 1-417. These files are arranged sequentially by participants' NIMS numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
Access to the collection is restricted, due to the presence of personally identifiable information (PII). Access is subject to approval by the Smithsonian Institution's Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the National Anthropological Archives for further information.
Collection Rights:
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Collection Citation:
Wilton M. Krogman Center for Research in Child Growth and Development records, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
NAA.2017-20, Series 1
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